MigrantoImmigrants in Equatorial Guinea
11.3K foreign-born residents — the #195 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 84% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| France | 5917 |
| Sao Tome and Principe | 1936 |
| Spain | 1658 |
| Cameroon | 1033 |
| Nigeria | 464 |
| Gabon | 331 |
By region of origin
Europe is the leading region of origin at 67%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Equatorial Guinea.
France is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
France accounts for 52% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 17%.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2214 |
| 1995 | 2934 |
| 2000 | 3650 |
| 2005 | 5325 |
| 2010 | 6996 |
| 2015 | 8746 |
| 2020 | 10506 |
| 2024 | 11339 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | France | Sao Tome and Principe | Spain | Cameroon | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1154 | 378 | 324 | 202 | 91 |
| 1995 | 1529 | 501 | 429 | 268 | 121 |
| 2000 | 1903 | 623 | 534 | 333 | 150 |
| 2005 | 2776 | 909 | 779 | 486 | 219 |
| 2010 | 3649 | 1194 | 1023 | 638 | 287 |
| 2015 | 4561 | 1493 | 1279 | 798 | 359 |
| 2020 | 5482 | 1794 | 1536 | 957 | 430 |
| 2024 | 5917 | 1936 | 1658 | 1033 | 464 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Equatorial Guinea as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Equatorial Guinea
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Equatorial Guinea?
Around 11.3K foreign-born residents live in Equatorial Guinea, making it the #195-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Equatorial Guinea come from?
Most immigrants in Equatorial Guinea come from France, Sao Tome and Principe and Spain — these three countries account for about 84% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Equatorial Guinea are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 1% of the population of Equatorial Guinea — that's 11.3K out of a total population of 1.9M.
How has immigration to Equatorial Guinea changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Equatorial Guinea has grown from 8.7K to 11.3K people, a growth of about 30%.
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